Wow, thanks for the quick reply!

John Navas wrote:
getwilde wrote:
> >What I'm struggling to figure out is:
> >1. Which of these four pieces should be set up to act as the AP?
>
> #2 and #4

Do I enable DHCP, NAT, etc on only one? If so, which one? Or do I go
with static IP addresses? Any more detail would be helpful.

> >2. Can #3 and #4 be connected back-to-back to form an active repeater?
> >(I'm hoping to avoid the issue of throughput being cut in half by using
> >two radios)
>
> Yes. Use different channels.

Okay, makes sense. I understand the reason for different channels.
Another website suggested channel 1 and channel 11 to eliminate any
interference. In my case, these two antennas will be offset by ~60
degrees and will likely get signals from both ends of the link (through
sidelobes, etc).

> >3. Can multiple boxes be configured as access points?
>
> Yes.
>
> >(Doesn't the
> >CompUSA router need to be an AP in order to service the PCs in my home?
>
> No, and that's your problem -- you need a wireless Ethernet client (like
> the WET11) in your home.

Okay. I think I understand what you're saying. Are you suggesting
the following? (Note the second WET11, in my home, #5)

1. Internet...

2. ActionTec combo DSL modem/wireless AP (configured as AP) ... located
at home of my
nearest neighbor

(((... wirelessly beamed 1.8 miles to... )))

3. WET11 v1 on a mountain peak

---- connected via ethernet cable, back-to-back, to ----

4. BEFW11S4 v4 on same mountain peak

(((... wirelessly beamed 0.33 miles to... )))

5. WET11 ... in my home

---- connected via ethernet cable, to ----

6. CompUSA router... in my home

---- ...connected wirelessly or via ethernet cables to... ----

7. Multiple PCs in my home.




> > Meanwhile, doesn't one of the two devices on the peak need to be an AP
> >in order to act as a repeater?) If so, how?
>
> Configure the BEFW11S4 as an AP as described in the How To wiki below.

Thanks for the links. I just skimmed through the How-To, but will need
to re-read in more detail tonight.

> --
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> Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo>
> Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>